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From soccer field to volleyball court: Emirati athlete Marwa’s phoenix rise
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (369+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter When Marwa Abdulla first stepped onto a volleyball court at the age of 24, few would have predicted she would soon be competing for an Arab title. Even fewer would have expected her to return stronger after…...
Dubai is hub of combat sports and perfect home for PFL, says Khabib
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (594+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter Khabib Nurmagomedov will take center stage in a different way on February 7, guiding a wave of his fighters into PFL's "Road to Dubai" card at Coca-Cola Arena and using the event to highlight how far his…...
Discipline plays key role in success: Khabib
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (352+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter On the final day of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026, the Impact Stage hosted a rare and deeply personal conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov, offering founders and leaders an unfiltered look at what sustained excellence truly demands....
Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup features strong female participation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (312+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter The UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation has confirmed that all preparations are in place for the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Cup, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 31 January and 1 February, at the Fatima Bint Mubarak…...
UAE Jiu-Jitsu, MMA Federation unveils 2026 season with over 30 competitions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (616+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation has announced its 2026 competition calendar, which includes more than 30 local and international championships in jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. The season is designed to deliver a structured competition…...
UAE National MMA Championship off to perfect start in Al Ain
3+ week, 6+ day ago (225+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter Action got underway on Saturday at the UAE National MMA Championship 6, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, at UAE University in Al Ain, with impressive performances from emerging athletes. The championship marked…...
UAE National MMA Championship 1 to kick off in Al Ain on Saturday
4+ week, 2+ day ago (303+ words) UAE National MMA Championship 1 to kick off in Al Ain on Saturday'Gulf Today UAE National MMA Championship 1 to kick off in Al Ain on Saturday Opening the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation's new sporting season, the UAE National…...
Former UFC star Khabib calls for fair opportunities for Dagestani fighters
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (648+ words) Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov called for a stronger focus on merit, discipline, and equal opportunity during his appearance at the World Sports Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. Speaking to sports leaders and athletes from around the world, Nurmagomedov…...
Russians rule the roost at IBA Boxing World Championships in Dubai
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (816+ words) The final contests of the IBA 2025 Boxing World Championships in Dubai closed with the same kind of thrills and spills that lit up the tournament across the past week. Under the searing lights of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium,…...
Stage set for World Kickboxing Championship in Abu Dhabi
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (389+ words) Gulf Today, Sports Reporter The eyes of the world turn to Abu Dhabi as it prepares to host the 2025 WAKO World Kickboxing Championship for Seniors and Masters. Organized by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation in cooperation with the…...